05/24/2023
Thank you to everyone who came to the banquet! I sincerely hope you had a great time and realize that we will build bigger and better each full year that we have. But I think we did pretty good for only a few months to raise funds and prepare.
Reminder: tomorrow is hoagie distribution day! 3pm at the school!
Huge thanks to our bartender, Wheezy, who literally waited on every table to make sure everyone had sodas/water. Then also helped us clean up afterwards. You rock! Also, our caterers who went above and beyond for us. Thank you for accommodating our vegetarian and just doing what you do best—food was amazing. The Eagles trustees for donating the space for our banquet. Darius Johnson and Doran Booker-Thomas, who came to present awards but left us with the most heartfelt inspiration! Thank you to Roman and Swan Creative Studios for coming to capture great moments. Everyone is excited to see the amazing photos. Thank you to all the kids and the parents for so many overwhelming kind words for what we pulled together. Lastly, Lori Black, I cried when I read the card. Thank you for being my right hand. Today was the anniversary of your husband’s passing and was my late Lorenzo’s birthday. Despite our reasons for sorrow, we together brought joy to a few people—just as they would have wanted us to do. I’m excited to see what the next few years of this endeavor has in store for us. So many kids with so much potential—we will definitely need to prepare for a trip to states.
To the Seniors— please let me know or Mackenzie Fair know how we can get your banners, awards and gifts to you. Juniors, start working on a logo and motto for next year’s gear. 2023 Track season was amazing! We were grateful to be a part of it.